Question

isabella works for an environmental safety group. her group wants to answer the question to what lengths must we go to protect plants and animals? why is her groups research question flawed?
o a they will never be able to determine a means of protecting plants and animals.
o b the question is based on their bias as members of an environmental group.
o c the study can only be based on observation with this question.
o d they are trying to answer an ethical question, not a scientific one.
question 10 (4 points)
(01.01 mc)
eduardo is narrowing the focus of his science fair project and compiling a list of research questions his project can answer. which of the following questions can be answered scientifically?
o a which brand of sugar-free popsicle melts the fastest?
o b which brand of mp3 player sounds the best?
o c which brand of bandage hurts more to remove?
o d which brand of orange soda do people prefer?

Explanation:

• For the first question:
• Option a is incorrect as there are many ways to protect plants and animals that can be determined through research.
• Option b is not the main flaw. While they are an environmental group, the question's main issue is its nature.
• Option c is wrong as the question is not about observation - it's about ethics.
• Option d is correct. The question “To what lengths must we go to protect plants and animals?” is an ethical question (about moral obligations) rather than a scientific one (which would involve measurable, testable phenomena).
• For the second question:
• Option b: “Which brand of MP3 player sounds the best?” is subjective (sound quality perception can vary), not scientific.
• Option c: “Which brand of bandage hurts more to remove?” is subjective (pain perception varies).
• Option d: “Which brand of orange soda do people prefer?” is a matter of preference (subjective).
• Option a: “Which brand of sugar - free popsicle melts the fastest?” can be scientifically tested by measuring the time it takes for each brand to melt under controlled conditions (same temperature, etc.).

Answer:

First question: d. They are trying to answer an ethical question, not a scientific one.
Second question: a. Which brand of sugar - free popsicle melts the fastest?